Computer Science

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Chrisila C. Pettey, Chair

Butler, Carroll, Cheatham, Cripps, Dong, Li, Parker, Sarkar, Seo, Untch, J. Yoo, S. Yoo

The Department of Computer Science offers a full range of courses designed to prepare students who plan to enter computing careers in business, government, education, and industry as well as those who plan to enter graduate school. The department emphasizes a blend of theory, abstraction, and design needed to prepare students to meet their future goals.

Programs in the department lead to the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Computer Science. Students may select a concentration in Professional Computer Science (ABET/CAC accredited) or a concentration in Business Applications. Only one minor is required for a Computer Science major. In addition, a minor in Computer Science is offered.

NOTE: Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) courses will not count toward the major or minor without prior approval of the department. 

Class Attendance Policy

The instructor can at his/her own discretion drop a student after two class meetings if the student fails to attend the first two class meetings.

Graduate Study

The Master of Science is offered in Computer Science as is a graduate minor on the master’s and doctoral levels. Requirements and a list of courses offered for graduate credit may be found in the Graduate Catalog.

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